David Duncan
@uofgcoo.bsky.social
DVC, COO and University Secretary at University of Glasgow.
So pleased that Manar and her lovely family have been able to travel from Gaza to Scotland and @UofGlasgow at last. May it be a moment of hope for all the people of the region.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Gaza PhD student and family evacuated to UK after Foreign Office U-turn
Manar al-Houbi’s family had been denied entry despite a scholarship covering their living costs, but other students remain stranded
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
So pleased that Manar and her lovely family have been able to travel from Gaza to Scotland and @UofGlasgow at last. May it be a moment of hope for all the people of the region.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
This is very disappointing. The FCDO should intervene immediately and arrange for the family to travel.
Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK
Manar al-Houbi’s husband and children refused entry despite her winning a scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs and housing for them all
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This is very disappointing. The FCDO should intervene immediately and arrange for the family to travel.
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Our Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social retires today after 16 years leading the University.
A few messages from #TeamUofG as we say thank you and wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement, Anton.
Grazie per tutto Anton. Via, Veritas, Vita.
A few messages from #TeamUofG as we say thank you and wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement, Anton.
Grazie per tutto Anton. Via, Veritas, Vita.
September 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social retires today after 16 years leading the University.
A few messages from #TeamUofG as we say thank you and wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement, Anton.
Grazie per tutto Anton. Via, Veritas, Vita.
A few messages from #TeamUofG as we say thank you and wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement, Anton.
Grazie per tutto Anton. Via, Veritas, Vita.
Some fantastic new products in the @UofGlasgow gift shop. All proceeds go to UofG; supporting Mental Health Awareness Week; providing employment for students.
September 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Some fantastic new products in the @UofGlasgow gift shop. All proceeds go to UofG; supporting Mental Health Awareness Week; providing employment for students.
Some thoughts on climate change and the University sector wonkhe.com/blogs/despit...
Despite the headwinds, universities must keep leading by example on climate change
Though many arguments are being marshalled against reducing carbon emissions, David Duncan argues that the higher education sector must continue trying to lead the way Though many arguments are being ...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Some thoughts on climate change and the University sector wonkhe.com/blogs/despit...
A Stinger cocktail - a 1920s classic, as drunk back in the day by the Vanderbilts. Have a great weekend!
September 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A Stinger cocktail - a 1920s classic, as drunk back in the day by the Vanderbilts. Have a great weekend!
Good news - a positive step by UK Government: Expedited UK visa scheme being set up for Gaza students and other young people fleeing war. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Expedited UK visa scheme being set up for Gaza students
The Government will use ‘legal and controlled support’ to help people fleeing persecution, the Home Secretary told MPs
www.standard.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Good news - a positive step by UK Government: Expedited UK visa scheme being set up for Gaza students and other young people fleeing war. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
It’s high time the UK government acted so that Palestinian students can take up their places at universities @ukhomeoffice | Politics News | Sky News
news.sky.com/story/delay-...
news.sky.com/story/delay-...
Delay biometric visa checks for 80 Gaza students, dozens of MPs urge UK government
Barry Gardiner MP says educating students from Gaza is about "giving the state of Palestine the possibility of a future". But Chris Philp MP says biometric checks before arrival are "essential".
news.sky.com
August 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It’s high time the UK government acted so that Palestinian students can take up their places at universities @ukhomeoffice | Politics News | Sky News
news.sky.com/story/delay-...
news.sky.com/story/delay-...
Great to see the Keystone building rising out of the ground @UofGlasgow Gilmorehill campus - a major investment in engineering, computer science and Scotland’s future.
July 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Great to see the Keystone building rising out of the ground @UofGlasgow Gilmorehill campus - a major investment in engineering, computer science and Scotland’s future.
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Gaza | The scale of human suffering and the stripping of human dignity have long exceeded every acceptable standard, both legal and moral.
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
July 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Gaza | The scale of human suffering and the stripping of human dignity have long exceeded every acceptable standard, both legal and moral.
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
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NEW on Wonkhe: For all the damning findings of the Gillies report into the University of Dundee, David Duncan argues that the wider problems with funding in Scotland must form part of the debate buff.ly/hsxi9L0
July 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: For all the damning findings of the Gillies report into the University of Dundee, David Duncan argues that the wider problems with funding in Scotland must form part of the debate buff.ly/hsxi9L0
A piece on Dundee and the state of the university sector, published today.
wonkhe.com/blogs/dundee...
wonkhe.com/blogs/dundee...
Dundee’s troubles and the state of the sector
For all the damning findings of the Gillies report into the University of Dundee, David Duncan argues that the wider problems with funding in Scotland must form part of the debate
wonkhe.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM
A piece on Dundee and the state of the university sector, published today.
wonkhe.com/blogs/dundee...
wonkhe.com/blogs/dundee...
Appalling and shameful news from Gaza - a stain on all humanity.
July 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Appalling and shameful news from Gaza - a stain on all humanity.
A pleasure to contribute to the AHEP conference at GCU with Prof Joe Yates from Wrexham and Lynda Brady from Edge Hill University
June 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A pleasure to contribute to the AHEP conference at GCU with Prof Joe Yates from Wrexham and Lynda Brady from Edge Hill University
Enjoyed the excellent James VI and I exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery today. Worth catching!
May 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Enjoyed the excellent James VI and I exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery today. Worth catching!
A Casablanca cocktail - named after Michael Curtiz’s classic film from 1942. Have a great weekend, everyone!
April 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A Casablanca cocktail - named after Michael Curtiz’s classic film from 1942. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Viewed the excellent John Duncan Fergusson exhibition at the Perth Art Gallery today, then found 4 Coulston St, across the river from the Glasgow Botanic Gardens - Fergusson and Margaret Morris lived in the top flat from 1939. Free admission to the exhibition - worth a visit!
April 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Viewed the excellent John Duncan Fergusson exhibition at the Perth Art Gallery today, then found 4 Coulston St, across the river from the Glasgow Botanic Gardens - Fergusson and Margaret Morris lived in the top flat from 1939. Free admission to the exhibition - worth a visit!
المَسيح قام!
حَقّاً قام
He is risen! He is risen indeed. Best wishes for Easter to all my Christian friends around the world.
حَقّاً قام
He is risen! He is risen indeed. Best wishes for Easter to all my Christian friends around the world.
April 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
المَسيح قام!
حَقّاً قام
He is risen! He is risen indeed. Best wishes for Easter to all my Christian friends around the world.
حَقّاً قام
He is risen! He is risen indeed. Best wishes for Easter to all my Christian friends around the world.
An honour to hand back a shell necklace to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre yesterday - in the Hunterian collection since 1877 but never on display. In return we received a beautiful piece made by Jeanette James.
March 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
An honour to hand back a shell necklace to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre yesterday - in the Hunterian collection since 1877 but never on display. In return we received a beautiful piece made by Jeanette James.
A Jasmine cocktail plus snacks to round off a warm Sunday in Glasgow.
March 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A Jasmine cocktail plus snacks to round off a warm Sunday in Glasgow.
A Midori Martini, to freshen the palate for the weekend. Another beautiful spring day too!
March 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
A Midori Martini, to freshen the palate for the weekend. Another beautiful spring day too!
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It’s insane to think that the Trump administration was more welcoming this week to the Tate brothers than to the President of Ukraine.
March 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It’s insane to think that the Trump administration was more welcoming this week to the Tate brothers than to the President of Ukraine.
A Daiquiri No.5, as served to Ernest Hemingway in the Floridita Hotel back in the day. Have a great weekend, everyone!
March 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A Daiquiri No.5, as served to Ernest Hemingway in the Floridita Hotel back in the day. Have a great weekend, everyone!
A pleasure to welcome the Right Revd. Shaw Paterson, Church of Scotland Moderator, to @UofGlasgow tonight. Turns out we were born in the same Lanarkshire hospital one month apart. Dr Paterson has four UofG degrees!
February 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A pleasure to welcome the Right Revd. Shaw Paterson, Church of Scotland Moderator, to @UofGlasgow tonight. Turns out we were born in the same Lanarkshire hospital one month apart. Dr Paterson has four UofG degrees!
A Californian Margarita after a wet and windy drive south. Have a great weekend everyone! Spring is around the corner.
February 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A Californian Margarita after a wet and windy drive south. Have a great weekend everyone! Spring is around the corner.